Broward Sheriff's detective accused of using intimidation to obtain oxycodone

(Broward Sheriff's Office )

January 26, 2013|By Erika Pesantes, Sun Sentinel

A Broward Sheriff's detective has been arrested for possession of oxycodone pills without a prescription and is accused of using intimidation and his position with the agency to obtain them, the Sheriff's Office said Saturday.

Detective John Brindle, 45, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance. He has been with the agency for the past seven years and works in Pompano Beach.

Following a tip that he was obtaining pills at an Oakland Park home, detectives conducted surveillance of Brindle's whereabouts Friday and pulled him over once he had the eight pills in his possession.

He was stopped in a black Ford Taurus near Interstate 95 and Commercial Boulevard, the Sheriff's Office said.

According to an arrest report, the pills were found in the detective's pants pocket.

Brindle is suspended with pay pending prosecution by the State Attorney's Office.